Opponents of the Georgian Dream course have demanded change for the 479th time.

Supporters of Georgia's European integration held a protest outside the parliament. The weekly march was canceled due to the death of Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II of Georgia.

As reported by the "Caucasian Knot," on March 19, the 476th day of continuous protests, opposition members cancelled planned weekend marches in Tbilisi and Kutaisi in connection with the death of Patriarch Ilia II. At the rally on March 20, supporters of Georgia's European integration reiterated their refusal to recognize the Georgian Dream as the legitimate government.

Photo reports of today's protest outside the Georgian parliament were published by Publika and photographer Mo Se. There are no political slogans in parliament today; those gathered brought Georgian flags. People are chatting on the steps of parliament; the atmosphere is calm, according to photos.

Today marks the 479th day of daily protests, Publika reports.

No marches took place today.

Additional restrictions on public transportation in Tbilisi were introduced on March 21 and 22. These restrictions apply to almost the entire city center, JamNews reports.

Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II will be buried in Sioni Cathedral on Sunday, March 22. Thousands of people came today to pay their last respects.

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Social media users debated the role of Patriarch Ilia II

Figure The death of Patriarch Ilia II is perceived as a symbol of faith and national unity in Georgia, social media users noted. Some users believe the patriarch's role is ambiguous, while others called for abstention from judgment and respect for his death. ... In the worldly realm, Irakli Georgievich Gudushauri-Shiolashvili, according to a biographical note prepared by the "Caucasian Knot."